Capitala Group, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a private equity firm that specializes in providing capital to lower and traditional middle-market companies in the United States. The firm focuses on a variety of investment strategies, including growth financings, management buyouts, and recapitalizations, primarily targeting companies with revenues between $8 million and $75 million, and EBITDA ranging from $2 million to $4.5 million. Capitala Group typically invests between $2 million and $50 million per company, seeking opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, business services, healthcare, and consumer products. The firm emphasizes partnering with strong management teams and often seeks to take board seats in its portfolio companies. Investments are generally structured as preferred equity, subordinated debt, or through one-stop and uni-tranche structures, with an exit strategy focused on a five to seven-year horizon. Capitala Group has participated in transactions totaling over $1 billion and operates additional offices across various locations in the United States.